Calling all crafters, gardeners, and DIYers!

If we have learned one thing from this challenging situation, it is that we are stronger, more inventive, and and more resourceful that we ever thought we could be! In this issue we will help kids become pop-up book authors and illustrators, help you get crafty, and bring the whole family into garden.

As a reminder, the library remains closed for the time being in coordination with local/federal directives. Please do not return borrowed materials to the library at this time.To read more about the Library's response to COVID-19/coronavirus, please click here. For updates and information about COVID-19 from the Town of Weston, please visit Weston.org/Covid19 and Weston.org/Health.

Virtual Program for Creative Kids: Pop Up Book Workshop

If you ever wondered how authors and illustrators make amazing pop-up books, wonder no more! Youth Services Librarian, Kelly Wood, will show you how to make your own pop up book one technique at a time in this virtual Pop Up Book Workshop. Every few days, we will be adding a video for the next step in your creation to our YouTube channel. The first video on making talking mouths just launched, so head over to the Weston Public Library YouTube channel to get started!

DIY Pinterest Crafting is Back!

Our ever-popular DIY Pinterest Crafting program is back, but this time on YouTube! While we hope to be able to craft together in person again soon, one of our favorite crafters, Dominque Viglas, has recorded a simple and useful DIY Pinterest craft for you to try- fabric hangers! Get a little taste of our popular DIY Pinterest Craft program with this fun and easy at-home craft. Here is what you will need: plastic hangers, any kind of cotton fabric (scraps are fine!), and a strong adhesive. Now just visit the WPL YouTube Channel to get crafty!

Green-Thumb your way through these titles...

There is almost nothing more satisfying than biting into the fruit and veg you grew yourself. These books from our digital collection will inspire you to get your hands dirty in the most wholesome way. For our full digital collection of gardening books on Hoopla Digital click here and check out gardening books on Overdrive as well.

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle
by Barbara Kingsolver
Borrow on Hoopla

Kitchen Garden Revival
by Nicole Johnsey Burke
Borrow on Hoopla

Second Nature
by Michael Pollan
Borrow on Hoopla

Small Space Vegetable Gardens
by Andrea Bellamy
Borrow on Hoopla

Epic Tomatoes
by Craig LeHoullier
Borrow on Hoopla

Gardening (for kids)
by Judith Heneghan
Borrow on Hoopla

Container Gardening (audio)
by Nancy Ross
Borrow on Hoopla

My Garden (audio)
by Kevin Henkes
Borrow on Hoopla

No Work Urban Front Yard Vegetable Gardening Simplified

No Work Urban...(audio)
by Joyce Zborower
Borrow on Hoopla

Staff & Friends of the Weston Public Library Picks

Our staff and FWPL have been busy reading so they can help you figure out your next favorite book! If you don't want to wait to get personalized book recommendations through our Virtual Book Match Service, grab one of these eBooks or audio books from Hoopla or Overdrive. This week's books come highly recommended by library staff and members of the Friends.

Into the Planet
by Jill Heinerth
Borrow on Hoopla

The Family Upstairs
by Lisa Jewell
Borrow on Overdrive/Libby

Normal People
by Sally Rooney
Borrow on Overdrive/Libby

The Heirloom Garden
by Viola Shipman
Borrow on Hoopla

Murder at the Mena House
by Erica Ruth Neubauer
Borrow on Hoopla

Still Lives
By Maria Hummel
Borrow on Hoopla

Reminder: Sign Up for Virtual Book Group

Just a reminder, you can still join in on Virtual Book Group. We have picked a short book with a lot of local interest, Writers and Lovers by Lily King. The book is available on Hoopla Digital at https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12838962 and using the Hoopla App.

After reading the book, join us for a virtual book discussion using Zoom on May 20th, at 7 PM. Simply email wsnmail2@minlib.net to register (just so we know where to send the Zoom meeting link).

We are here to support you! WPL @ Home

We miss our patrons so much and can't wait to be back in the library, but until then, we can support you from afar. Library patrons can call and leave a message or send an email to wsnmail2@minlib.net to get assistance from a library staff member. Staff will be checking messages/emails between the hours of 8 AM to 6 PM, M-F and will return calls/emails as we are able.

Call 781-786-6165 for help with using a library platform, borrowing ebooks, or other Reference questions.
Call 781-786-6166 for help with using a library platform, borrowing ebooks, or for assistance from a Youth Services librarian
Call 781-786-6161 to reset your PIN or other questions about your account

Please note that you will need your library card number and pin for many services. If you do not remember your pin, please reset it online or call the library.

Need a library card? Fill out this online form and get a library card number to access to many of our our online resources immediately, including Overdrive/Libby and most databases. Check out some of our most popular digital services below or see the A-Z list. for all of our databases including popular resources like Ancestry Library, Mango Languages, Consumer Reports, and The New York Times.

Hoopla- eBooks, eAudiobooks, comics, video, music- all always available.
RB Digital Magazines- 50 popular magazines on a variety of topics.
Overdrive and Libby- eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazines, & more.
Kanopy- Documentaries, films, and video content for all ages.
Freegal- Downloadable music from thousands of artists.
Virtual Storytime- Weekdays at 3 PM on Facebook Live.
WPL YouTube- Crafts, How To's, Special features, etc.
AIC @ Home- Fun "maker" and arts activities you can do from home.
Virtual Book match- Personalized book, video, music, podcast recommendations

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